Since I'm always complaining about taking photos of coats six months out of the year, my friend Cora had a great idea for a series for this blog. "Ask people to show you what they're wearing UNDER their coat!" So I did. Read on

There are two distinct coat-wearer categories among Portland residents. The "function first" folks who gravitate towards a down hooded parka (I fall into this category) and then there's the "fashion first" category (which I should fall into, but do not) for ladies and gents that know the best investment they can make for Maine winters is a chic topper. Read on

Remember when we made Travel + Leisure's worst dressed list? I do - and I still shudder at the thought. But it is hard to look chic when you're in snow boots and heavy coats for most of the year. Here's proof that snow can't stop a fashion-forward Mainer. Read on